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Here's my top five adds and drops for Week 12. By rule, the adds are available in at least half of either ESPN or CBS leagues.

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QB Colin Kaepernick (49ers, ESPN: 28%/CBS: 52%): I saw Kaepernick pitch and play basketball at Pitman High in Turlock, CA. Never witnessed him on the gridiron, but I didn't need to. Trust me, he's the real deal. That's why his success at Nevada didn't surprise me and neither does his ascension in the pros. If Jim Harbaugh names him starter Wednesday, there's no looking back. He's a top 10 fantasy quarterback going forward.

RB David Wilson (Giants, ESPN: 40%/CBS: 21%): The Giants lost touchdown vulture Andre Brown (broken leg) for the rest of the season, making Wilson the No. 2 running back behind the often-injured Ahmad Bradshaw. With Bradshaw ahead of him, I bet Wilson starts at least one game before the regular season is finished.

WR Mohamed Sanu (Bengals, ESPN: 1%/CBS: 7%): Sanu has four touchdowns in his past three games after scoring twice last week. He's the perfect No. 2 across from A.J. Green.

RB Michael Bush (Bears, ESPN: 69%/CBS: 63%): It's looking like Matt Forte will miss Week 13. If so, Bush filled in nicely against Minnesota with 21 carries for 60 yards and two touchdowns. If he gets enough touches, he's always a threat to score. He's a good quick fix for Chicago and your lineup.

WR Ryan Broyles (Lions, ESPN: 1%/CBS: 21%): It's criminal Broyles is available in so many leagues. I've favored him over Titus Young all year. With Young suspended, Broyles shined with six catches for 126 yards on 12 targets. I like his matchup against Indianapolis this week as well.

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QB Alex Smith (49ers, ESPN: 71%/CBS: 51%): If Harbaugh names Smith the starter Wednesday, forget I ever typed this. As a starter, I believe he's still a good option going forward in fantasy. Obviously, on the bench he can't help you. He's simply not as dynamic as Kaepernick.

RB Rashard Mendenhall (Steelers, ESPN: 80%/CBS: 92%): He fumbled twice against Cleveland and lost his starting job to Jonathan Dwyer. Even factoring in injuries, Dwyer has been the more consistent running back this season.

RB Pierre Thomas (Saints, ESPN: 69%/CBS: 70%): With Darren Sproles back, Thomas may be the fourth best running back on New Orleans' roster.